Not many can infer the pious, altruistic side beneath the olive green uniform of Lt. Colonel GM Khan. Generally it's a perception that Army men are strict disciplinarian, ready to combat any eventuality be it encountering the enemy forces at the frontiers to save the mother land or reaching out to the victims of natural calamity.

However, the truth remains, they are also human
being like us, their heart too melts while coming across
heart-wrenching stories.

In
Focus

Here I would like to capture the altruistic side of
one such personnel from the Indian Army. Lt. Colonel Khan currently
posted in Agra is an epitome of altruism. Through his altruistic
acts, he is transforming many lives.

When he was posted in J&K, he came across
Parveen Bano, a beautiful girl with eyes fraught with dreams begging
at the doorsteps of a mosque in Bandipur. Lt. Col Khan spoke with the
girl and decided to transform her life.

For couple of years, he took the entire
responsibility of Parveen, including school education. Under his
mentorship, Parveen's life took a sea change. A mere beggar
struggling to make both ends meet, Parveen is now serving in the
CISF, currently posted at the Mumbai Airport.

At a first glance, Shamima Akhtar looks like an any
other next door girl with dreams to excel. Life wasn't so beautiful
for Shamima. She was begging at a mosque in Kashmir. Lt. Col. Khan
spoke with her and decided to adopt her.

Shamima's inclination towards music drove Lt. Col.
Khan to induct her into a music coaching centre. This girl is now an
emerging singer, and has released two music albums- "Aap Ke Kareeb"
and "Baadiyaan".

Both the girls attribute their success to Lt. Col
Khan.

"I want to transform the lives of at least few
underprivileged. Philanthropy renders me peace and tranquility,"
said Lt. Col Khan when I asked him what drives him to do social
service.

Hats off to you Lt. Col Khan!!! Hope at least some
people will draw inspiration from this thorough gentleman, a real
officer!!!